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SAINT JOHN
1805 Penbrook Terrace � Linden, New Jersey 07036
Rev. Robert G. McBride, J.C.L. ...................................Pastor Rev. Paul Passant Rev. Nnaemeka Andrew Onyemaobi Rev. Philip Latronico....................... Emmaus/C.Y.O. Director Deacon Edward Campanella ...................Pastoral Associate Deacon Michael York ................... Religious Ed. Coordinator Deacon Timothy A. Kennedy...................Pastoral Associate Dr. Deborah Egan, Ed.D. ................................ School Principal Amy Giglio................... Sacrament Preparation Coordinator
CONFESSIONS: Monday through Friday after 7:00 pm Mass. Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm & 7:45 pm, Sunday: 7:45 pm.
BAPTISMS: Parents are asked to contact the Religious Education Office in the sixth month of pregnancy for Baptism Classes. (732-388-1253)
MARRIAGES: Contact the rectory at least one year in advance & before making other arrangements.
SICK CALLS: Any hour - Day or Night
HOSPITAL VISITATION: Contact Rectory
RESPECT LIFE: Holy Hour for life and liberty every Monday at 7:00 pm Cenacle for Life Rosary, Thursdays at 8:00 & 9:00 am
CRISIS PREGNANCY HELP: Any woman who is pregnant and in need of assistance should never feel that abortion is her only option. Personal and confidential assistance is available at the following numbers:
CCS - Pat Chiarello ............................ 201-246-7379 Crisis Pregnancy Helpline.................. 1-888-4-OPTIONS Birthright........................................... 1-800-550-4900 Post Abortion Healing....................... 1-877-HOPE 4 ME
Rectory Phone....................................................................908-486-6363 Rectory Fax..........................................................................908-486-5345 Parish E-mail .................................................................parish@sjanj.net Parish Website..................................................................www.sjanj.net School Website .................................................................www.sjanj.org
Serving: Clark, Cranford, Linden, Rahway & Winfield, New Jersey
MASSES � Saturday ............................................................................. 8:30 am Saturday Evening ..............................................5:30 & 7:00 pm Sundays ....7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00 & 7:00 pm (Youth)
Daily (Monday to Friday) ............. 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Eve of Holy Days .............................................................7:00 pm Holy Days ................. 7:00, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm First Fridays...................................... 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm
DEVOTIONS � Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays .................................................... 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Our Lady of Fatima Devotions First Saturdays................................................................ 8:30 am Rosary ............................................................ Mondays, 6:30 pm Perpetual Adoration......................................... 24 hours a day
December 29, 2019
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
School......................................................................................... 732-388-1360 Religious Education Office ................................................. 732-388-1253 St. John the Apostle Food Pantry .................................... 732-388-1216 Respect Life Office................................................................. 973-497-4350
THE APOSTLE Catholic Community
Page 1 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 29, 2019 Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, December 28, The Holy Innocents 8:30 am Patrick & Catherine Canavan THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 5:30 pm Pat Martucci, Sr. 7:00 pm Stephanie & Frank Ottowski Sunday, December 29 7:30 am Deceased Members of The Falowski and Ottowski Families 9:00 am Carmella & Frank Averso 10:30 am Caren Hendrickson 12:00 pm Bob Guenther Jr. & Sr. 7:00 pm Nancy Holencsak Monday, December 30 7:00 am Owen D. Burke 8:30 am Anna, Charles & Harold LaFay 7:00 pm Lourdes Racelis Tuesday, December 31, St. Sylvester, New Year’s Eve 7:00 am Irene Weilandics 8:30 am Judith Starega THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD 5:30 pm Josephine Collucci 7:00 pm Tricia Hulanick Wednesday, January 1 7:00 am Intentions of Rev. Robert McBride 9:00 am Frances Smigelsky - Duda 10:30 am Michael Moore 12:00 pm Emma & Vincent Mullin Thursday, January 2, SS. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 7:00 am .Eric Clemens 8:30 am Margaret Burczynski 7:00 pm George LaRosa First Friday, January 3, The Most Holy Name of Jesus 7:00 am Michael Avelos 8:30 am Robert E. Goode 7:00 pm James Finnegan First Saturday, January 4, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 8:30 am Frances Sonn THE SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY 5:30 pm Dr. Joseph Seebode – 10th Anniversary 7:00 pm Robert Weber Sunday, January 5 7:30 am Linda Marie Stulpin 9:00 am Joseph “Gary” Luciano 10:30 am James L. Weiss 12:00 pm Janet C. Wright – 8th Anniversary 7:00 pm Chester & Andrew Fortuna *Masses at 7:00 am are in the HF Chapel, McGuinness Ctr.
Memorials For The Week of December 29, 2019 Altar Candles: Jack Lopes Tabernacle Candles: Jeffrey C. Ford
Sanctuary Lamp: Stanley Pientak, Jr.
The Word of the Lord First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 This passage from Sirach details the duties children owe to father and mother. Their life-long devotion will not be forgotten and “will take lasting root.” Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 Paul urges Christians particularly in the setting of the family, to “clothe” themselves with kindness, patience, humility, and mercy; to forgive; and, above all, to love! Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 An angel of the Lord, appearing in a dream to Joseph, urges him to flee with Jesus and Mary to Egypt to escape the murderous schemes of Herod. Later, in another dream, an angel tells Joseph to go with Jesus and Mary to a town called Nazareth in the region of Galilee, thus fulfilling the Scriptures: “He shall be called a Nazarean.”
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All bulletin articles must be approved by our Pastor, Fr. Bob,and submitted to [email protected] by 5 pm Monday of the week of publication
Let Us Pray For The Deceased And Their Families
Bartholomew (Richard) Monnelly, Rev. Ward P. Moore
Save The Date! The Three Kings are coming to St. John The Apostle Church, next Sunday January 5, 2020 at 3 pm.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK SUN Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 MON 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40 TUE 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 WED Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 THUR 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 FRI 1 Jn 2:29–3:6; Jn 1:29-34 SAT 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42
Page 2 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 29, 2019 Schedule of Events For Dec. 28 - Jan. 5
Dear St. John the Apostle Parishioners! We thank God for You! We are so grateful for your incredible generosity and outpouring of support of our Baby Bottle Blessings campaign! Your church family raised $9,101.00! We are truly humbled by your loyal support. Together, we are building a legacy of life, love & mercy right here in our own backyard. Your gifts enable us to continue serving families and saving babies by providing the practical, emotional, and spiritual support mothers and fathers need when faced with a crisis, unplanned or difficult pregnancy. Your support makes all the difference! When a mother chooses life, she has a beautiful army of angels like St. John the Apostle behind her. Please know that you are in our daily prayers of Thanksgiving. Your friends at Life Choices Resource Centerwww.LifeChoicesRC.com
Songs For Celebration Entrance Hymn: Once In Royal David’s City #327 Offertory: The Snow Lay On The Round #319 Communion: What Child Is This #330 Sending Forth: Angels We Have Heard On High #308
Please Pray for Our Sick and Their Caregivers
Helen Angelo John Jewtuch Judith Bayou Angie Kennedy Joan Bernacki Mary E. Lanzillo Joel Rivera Barbara Lipari Theresa Rogoz Louis F. Lopez Joan Roszkowski John Bernacki William Stypa Lofgren Robert Rusnak Frank Biondi Mary Jo Mackowski Joanne Russo Betty Hora Boetsch Mary Masluck Bob Smorol Nicole Coupaud Carl Matyas Pat Smorol James Desiderio Claire A. Miller Alexa Rose Veit Anthony Fiorillo Jr. Jean Mizejewski Larry Wheat Genelyn Pijuan Stephen Mizejewski Nancy Whelan Tony Fiorillo Sr. Albert Moore Skip Whelan Loren Gonczi John Paffrath Katherine Graba Dolores Parisi Emilia Grabska Rose Ann Parisi Matt Hall John Passant Baby Holden Juan Perez Helen Imiolek Janet Petrone Please Pray for Our Troops CPL David L. Borowski USMC Mercylinda V. Miro, USN LCPL RSSGT Andrew Caprio, USAF Chris Niedziocha USMC HM3 Lance Dearing, USN Joseph Orth, USMC Lt. John DeLorenso Lt. Anthony Parenti USMC SPC Matthew Lambert Lt Jeffrey A. Regep USAPFC PO3 Thomas Maes, USN USMC Justin Roskowski, USN SGT Alex Makarucha, USANG CPL Norbert Sieczkowski MAJ SPC Dominic P. Mansour USA Lt Cdr. Frank J. Walter III, Lt. Gregory Melencio, USA
SAT Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions SUN Families of Nazareth in Library 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions MON Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions TUE Children’s Choir in Church – 2:30 -3:15 pm
Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions CYO Emmaus in Rectory Basement 8:00 pm
WED Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions THU Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions FRI Mil Ave Devotion in HF Chapel 10:00 am – 4 pm
Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions Families of Nazareth in Library at 7:45 pm
SAT Confessions 1:00 – 2:00 pm Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions
SUN Feast of the Three Kings – 3:00 pm in Church Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions
Children’s Liturgy – 10:30 am Gathering: Once In Royal David’s City #327 Presentation Away In A Manger #324 Communion: What Child Is This #330 Sending Forth: Angels We Have Heard On High #308
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ’s REAL presence
in the Holy Eucharist.
The Perpetual Adoration Chapel looks to have two hourly adorers scheduled for every hour of the week. Presently,
there are some hours with only one hourly adorer.
The following hours are in need of a second hourly adorer Sunday 8 am & 5 pm
Call or text Anne Tel # 908-247-6998 email [email protected]
sign up at http://www.sjanj.net/ministries/perpetual-adoration
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*********************************************** SAVE THE DATES!
St. John the Apostle’s 3rd annual January 4, 2020 - Women’s New Year’s Breakfast [email protected] (women) 908) 670-3886 8:30-11:30 am, Good Food, Fun and Prizes *********************************************** A Note from Fr. Luke: I will go to Vietnam for a Mission from February 3 to February 22 to visit the lepers, orphanages and the poor. If you want to give a donation, please write the check to VN-SHEP and send to: Attention: Fr. Luke, Christ the King, 411 Rutgers Ave., Hillside NJ 07205. Thank you!
Save the Date: Just a Reminder to mark your calendars for Sunday, January 12, 2020. St. Johns will be holding its winter blood drive in the Sr. Donna Marie O'Brien auditorium between the hours of 8:30 am & 1:30 pm. More information will be available in future
TThe Priests, Deacons, and Staff of St.
John The Apostle Church wish you and
your families A very Blessed and Happy
New Year!
NEW YEAR’S DAY ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st NO 7 PM MASS
St. John’s Discount Card will be available for sale for $15. You can get them at the Rectory. The card gives you savings all year long at 20 local establishments like Chili’s, Jersey Mikes, Friendlys and more! Detailed flyers are available at the back of the church. Thank you for your support!
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St. John’s Family Page
Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. Each of our readings today invites us to reflect on the family and family life. Our first reading from the Book of Sirach focuses on the relationship between a child and his/her mother and father. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and preserves himself from them. When he prays, he is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother. The fourth commandment tells us to “honor your father and mother”. Traditionally we think of this as respect for parents, not only as a child, but into adult life – where sometimes we are called to become the care provider for our parents. In this passage from the Book of Sirach, we see that we have a sacred responsibility for the care of our parents. We call our parish a community of believers in Jesus Christ. We live in a neighborhood or a community. Our workplace or school is a community as well. Our family is a community of relatives and those who are not “blood related” to us, whom we consider family. How are we to live within these various communities? St. Paul in today’s passage from the Letter to the Colossians tells us to be compassionate, kind, humble, gentle, patient and forgiving. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Jesus, in fully taking upon our human condition in all things except sin, was born into a family. Mary and Joseph provide us with models of faith and trust in God, especially in the struggles and challenges that we face
internal and external to our family. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us! A blessed new year to all! Deacon Mike
Holiday Bereavement Support Group The holidays can be very difficult for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. The Bereavement Support Group, which meets here at St. John the Apostle provides for a Christ-centered experience for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The group offers a caring, compassionate, confidential atmosphere for the sharing of experiences. If you are interested in joining us, or if you would like more information about the group, time and location of the next meeting, contact Deacon Mike at 732-388-1253 or [email protected]. All calls are confidential. Pre-registration is required. Want to learn more about the Bible? Frank Tremmel from St. John the Apostle will be leading a series of six sessions, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge. The remaining sessions are on January 7, February 4 and March 3 will cover the four pillars of the Catholic faith – faith, morality, sacraments and prayer, as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Frank brings a wealth of experience to these topics. There is no cost to attend. Please contact Deacon Mike at 732-388-1253 or [email protected] to register or for additional information. Note: Completion of all six sessions will complete the Doctrinal Certification requirements for Catechist Certification.
CCD Christmas Break! CCD will not be in session the week of December 30th. CCD resumes on January 6, 2020.
Children’s Liturgy The Children’s Liturgy will be held at the 10:30 AM Mass. Families with children should just come to Mass as you normally do. Children will have their own Liturgy of the Word, including a special teaching just for them! Volunteer teachers are needed. If interested, please contact Deacon Mike: [email protected] 732-388-1253
Congratulations to the Newly Baptized! Noelle Quinn Gassmann
BBlessings for the New Year!
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Fresh off of celebrating the most wonderful day of the year, Christmas Day, we at St. John the Apostle School take a moment to reflect on the first half of our school year. We enjoyed a terrific start to our year and have sustained it throughout November and December. Our preparation for Christmas meant a very busy month indeed. So we take this opportunity to share with you all of the great things that are happening at our school.
CELEBRATING THE SEASON: One of our most joyous nights of the entire year is the night of our Christmas Concert! This year’s concert was held on December 12th, and what a celebration of our Catholic faith it was. Students in grades K through 5, as well as our Schola Cantorum sang religious Christmas songs. It was a sight to behold, and this festive expression of our faith made you proud to be a part of St. John the Apostle. Special thanks to Mr. Mayon for preparing our carolers. They did an amazing job!
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Our annual Christmas Bazaar was held on Friday, December 13th. The bazaar had lots of new features including a bouncy globe that was well received by our students. Of course, many of the time tested staples remained, and students reveled in playing pop a shot and other fun games. The biggest highlight of all, however, was getting their picture taken with Santa Claus. We thank Old St. Nick for stopping by and spending the day with us. Special thanks to Kim Italiano, Michelle Scaturro, Denise Laskody and all of our parent volunteers for making this day a memorable one for our students.
EMBRACING OURFAITH: All Advent long our students have been participating in the weekly lighting of the Advent Wreath. Each Monday our students have done this as part of their community outreach. Service to the community is an essential component of a St. John’s education. On December 14th our 2nd graders received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Congratulations to all of our grade two students for attaining this religious milestone.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: St. John the Apostle students are always more than willing to help those less fortunate than them. In recent weeks, we have held multiple tag days to assist those in need. Those efforts proved fruitful. We were able to raise $500.00 for people in the hurricane ravaged Bahamas and $600.00 for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Throughout the year, our students have partnered with students from Caldwell University to raise money for pediatric cancer research as well as gather much needed supplies for the homeless population in New York City. These selfless acts of kindness truly embody what our school community is all about. We thank you for your blessed efforts!
A LOOK AHEAD: January is right around the corner, and it promises to be a busy month at our school. We will have open houses for prospective new families on January 16th (7-8 p.m.), January 17 (9-10a.m.). Check our website for more open house dates after the New Year. The hectic month will draw to a close with the celebration of Catholic Schools Week from January 26th through the 30th. As has been our tradition we will kick off Catholic Schools Week by celebrating Mass at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 26th.
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff at St. John’s I would like to wish you all a belated Merry Christmas. Let me also take this opportunity to wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year. Although Christmas Day has come and gone, we are still very much in the midst of the Christmas Season. We thank all of our parishioners for your continued support of our school. May your 2020 be filled with joy!
May God Bless You,
Dr. Egan
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